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JEWELLERY THE QUEEN OF COLOURS: BLACK DIAMOND
by The J Mag
The Queen of Colours
Diamond
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Black diamonds are among the most popular colour of coloured diamonds. In fact, in recent years as the popularity for nonconventional engagement rings has grown the demand for these beautiful gems has gone through the roof and for a good reason. While white diamonds take away the spotlight for most festive occasions, these glittering smoky gems are creating a new comeback in the world of jewellery. Mysterious and unusual, black diamonds are all the rage among the elites of Hollywood.
The history of black diamonds is rich, and some popular black diamonds are shrouded in mystery.
Black diamonds were first discovered in 1840 by Brazilians. They were called carbonados. Black diamonds are found almost exclusively in Brazil and the Central African Republic.
Black diamonds formed 2.6 to 3.8 billion years ago and are exceptionally rare. Black diamonds are a natural polycrystalline diamond and there have been only about three metric tons mined, usually from the beds of streams.
Different cultures held differing beliefs about black diamonds. In India, black diamonds were considered cursed because they resemble the eyes of snakes and spiders. However, in Italy it was thought that simply touching a black diamond could help save the marriage of a couple who needed reconciliation. It was believed that the problems of the couple would enter the stone when the couple touched it.
As legend has it the Karloff Noir diamond is an 88-carat black diamond that gives a person good luck, fortune, and happiness when it is touched. Louis XVIII is said to have owned a fine black diamond. He was said to have paid a large sum for the stone. In 1874, the Duke of Brunswick was a connoisseur of coloured diamonds. He claimed to own no less than 5 black diamonds in a variety of colours and sizes.
Throughout most of the 19th and 20th centuries, jewellers regarded the black diamond as too difficult to cut and polish. It was deemed to be best suited for industrial use and was thought of as being mostly unsuitable for jewellery.
One famous black diamond is the Black Orlov diamond. It is a dark steely grey coloured 67 carat diamond. The history of this stone is uncertain. There is a legend that the stone was originally a massive 195 carats. It was supposedly set into an idol somewhere around the area of Pondicherry, India. However, it was stolen by a monk.
Another legend says that it belonged to the Russian Princess Nadia Orlov. She fled Russia after the revolution, and she may have sold this diamond to gain money for her travels.
Eventually, black diamonds did earn more popularity. In 1996, the founder and head of the Swiss jewellery house de Grisogono released a collection of black diamond jewellery and watches. This helped to usher in an appreciation for black diamond jewellery. Black diamonds are used in both men’s and women’s jewellery today.
As one of the hottest trends in fine jewellery today, the popularity and value of black diamonds continue to grow rapidly in the fashion world. They provide a fiercely fascinating contrasts in all variety of jewellery, so standing out from the crowd becomes effortless when you are donning one of these opaque beauties.
Here are some of the Hollywood celebrities flaunting the black beauty:
Kat Von D’s engagement ring from then-fiancé DJ Deadmau5
KAT VON D
Another Beverley Hills 90210 star to sport a black diamond is Jennie Garth
SHENAE GRIMES
Another Beverley Hills 90210 star to sport a black diamond is Jennie Garth
JENNIE GARTH
ANGELINA JOLIE David Arquette proposed to Christina McLarty with a halo ring
CHRISTINA MCLARTY
SINDHU SUDHIR Exotic BeadsMyth Jewellery Designer
Indian-born jewellery designer Sindhu Sudhir is a rather unique and creative designer because she specialises in creating jewellery from beads as she is fascinated by their shapes, colours and textures. Her jewellery speaks about the beads being globally sourced and creatively designed into exotic jewellery pieces. In an exclusive interview with The J Mag, Sindhu opens up about her brand, admits that marketing and sales are not her forte, but doing research, being creative and travelling extensively are.
Penchant for beads and pendants
It is said “Every journey of a 1000 miles begins with the first step” Likewise, Sindhu started her brand BeadsMyth when she was in Ethiopia in the year 2006 when she stumbled upon beautiful glass beads. From then began her search for unique beads and pendants. She became very enthusiastic and began sourcing beads from different countries and designing them as per buyer’s specifications and tastes. For Sindhu there has been no looking back, she being satisfied and happy at the way BeadsMyth has panned itself out.
The Roots…
She says that during this journey of creating jewellery from beads during the past 15 years (since BeadsMyth was created), she has diligently shopped for beads in various markets. She is driven by what buyers want and the need to always have new designs. So, the pendants are chosen from broadly the following countries Nepal, Afghanistan, India and Indonesia and beads are sourced from these countries: China, Ghana and Ethiopia, Sindhu is confident and fully content that each piece created by her at BeadsMyth is unique and one of a kind.
She reiterates that marketing and selling and all the vital skills essential for selling her products are not her cup of tea. For her, making the jewellery piece is equivalent to creating a bond where the process requires starting with a plan and doing research in archives and talking to people. She loves travelling to get perspective so then after so much effort, the thrill of finally holding up the finished product gives her the ultimate satisfaction. “It gives me an adrenaline rush every time.” So much of time and energy are necessary because there is so much of competition from rival jewellery brands, says Sindhu. “One should not compete and compare with others but try to improve one’s self and be better than what one was the previous day. It is like playing golf, where one is up against oneself. Coming to jewellery, one should endeavour to create a jewellery piece each one bettering the previous one.”
Style Statement
Sindhu’s favourite designer for clothes is AM:PM and Massimo Dutti although she loves experimenting with new designers too. Of jewellery lines, she likes Suhani Pettie, Atelier Mon and Amrapali. Regarding her style statement, she believes, “Style is a very personal space of an individual. Various moods, occasions and purposes influence my style. I endeavour to create a beautiful piece (since no two pieces are alike) and invariably I have seen a BeadSmitten customer source it from me. It’s quite amazing to see ladies from across the world reach for a specific piece of their choice and I leave the reason for their pick –to be a secret.”
A modern portrayal of nature
Spring Fling by ENTICE, KGK Since 1905
Entice, KGK 1905 is pushing the edges of impeccable designing in the jewellery space by imbibing from our traditional heritage roots. The diamond studded adjustable floral ring in an elegant mesh of gold is sure to add an ethereal vibe. The cluster setting of brilliant and round-cut white diamonds set in 18 carat rose white and gold blooms in all its glory across the entire range. The whimsical charm of dainty leaf shaped ear studs and floral chandelier earrings makes this collection an everyday wonder like no other.
Indulge in the brilliance of Entice and adorn season’s most vibrant creations for an unforgettable ensemble.
A modern portrayal of nature
Spring Fling by ENTICE, KGK Since 1905
Entice, KGK 1905 is pushing the edges of impeccable designing in the jewellery space by imbibing from our traditional heritage roots. The diamond studded adjustable floral ring in an elegant mesh of gold is sure to add an ethereal vibe. The cluster setting of brilliant and round-cut white diamonds set in 18 carat rose white and gold blooms in all its glory across the entire range. The whimsical charm of dainty leaf shaped ear studs and floral chandelier earrings makes this collection an everyday wonder like
Indulge in the brilliance of Entice and adorn season’s most vibrant creations for an unforgettable ensemble.
The Old Charmers
Vintage Cars
For the vintage enthusiasts, of emotions obsessed by an old-world charm, timeless or classic cars never fail to provoke a wave of passion through their veins. Especially, as a means of travelling through time and arousing gentle traces of nostalgia, vintage cars have stood the test of time. We present to you some of the enduring vintage cars in India that remain to lure aficionados even after their tracks have dwindled in the course of a journey ended.
Today, one can see the new car models rolling out with state-of-art technology and innovative features, but the cars from the past are still loved and admired by many. Exotic and unique classic cars in India are the ones that represent the royalty we used to have on the Indian roads during the past era. Some of the iconic cars from the 1947 era still exist in working conditions. These rare Indian cars are owned and well maintained by the royal families of India.
The Old Charmers
Rolls Royce Silver Wraith
This car was gifted by Queen Elizabeth to her last viceroy in India, Louis Mountbatten. Upon completion of his term in India, he passed on this car to the Indian government and it served as the state car for many years. Dignitaries like Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru and Lal Bahadur Shastri used to travel in this car for the following years.
Rolls Royce Barker Tourer
This car is presently owned by Arvind Singh Mewar. This car has belonged to the royal family of Udaipur from past 7 generations and has been parked with the family since the early 1930s. This car was designed by Henry Royce and had a 3.1-litre engine with 20 HP of power.
Packard 120
Ghanshyamdas Birla was a good friend of Mahatma Gandhi. Gandhi, prefered a non-materialistic lifestyle, therefore, did not own any luxuries. Still, he was seen travelling in his friends’ cars who willingly offered him rides like this one in the picture below.
As time passed, affordability increased among the Indian buyers and people started buying cars which were imported as well as made in India. Mahindra started producing Jeep after obtaining the license form Willy’s USA. Many automakers started making cars for the Indian customers and settled in the Indian market post-independence.
Auto Union W24 Wanderer
This car was the escape car used by Subhash Chandra Bose. The Wanderer was unveiled by former president Pranab Mukherjee in 2017 upon its restoration. This car, with a top speed of 108 kmph was then nicknamed as the ‘Great Escape Car’.
Other significant cars include the famous Willy’s Jeep, A series I Land Rover, Range Rover P2 Saloon, Cadillac Convertible (owned by President Rajendra Prasad) Famous car brands included Hindustan Motors, Premier Automobiles Limited and Ashok Motors. The first car ever built in India was the Hindustan 10 by Hindustan Motors. It is considered as one of the rare Indian cars available.
REAL WOMEN INSPIRE REAL WOMEN
Known for pioneering trends and breaking stereotypes with thought provoking campaigns from time to time, Anmol celebrates sisterhood with a unique digital campaign ‘Real Woman who Inspire Real Woman. The campaign features women duos and explores feminism from a unique perspective where real women duos talk about how they uplift & empower women around them and in real life. in creating a mark for themselves.
Sister Duo Trisha Chhabra and Karishma Mookhey donning a with stunning uncut diamond Jewellery by ANMOL
Sister Duo Trisha Chhabra and Karishma Mookhey donning a with stunning pearl and uncut diamond Jewellery by ANMOL
Blogger Masoom Minawala and her Dadima Donning Stunning Jewels from ANMOL
Real Women Inspire Real Women features 5 unique women duos, each sharing a different relationship with each other including Sister Duo Shereen & Trishala Sikka, Sister Duo Trisha Chabra and Karishma Mookley, Grandmother & Grand Daughter Duo Gunwanti & Masoom Minawala, BFF Duo Simran Jagwani & Pooja Parekh where each pair is seen in unique statement jewels by Anmol that captures the uniqueness of their bond.
Blogger duo Shereen Sikka and Trishala Sikka in Stunning Diamond Jewellery by ANMOL styled with sharp blazers
BFF Duo Simran Jagwani and Pooja Parekh in a casual chic look with quirky rose gold Jewellery Blogger duo Shereen Sikka and Trishala Sikka are seen donning a contemporary look with Stunning Diamond Jewellery by ANMOL styled with sharp blazers representing the attributes of a modern sisters who hold each other’s hand through thick and thin, giving the major #sistergoals.
Another duo Simran Jagwani and Pooja Parekh is seen in a casual chic look with quirky rose gold Jewellery depicting the trait of modern women work partners with a flavor of friendship giving the #bffgoals.
Masoom Minawala and Gunvanti Minawala donning a classic contemporary look with ANMOL’s exquisite emerald and diamond Jewellery celebrating her precious bond with her graceful grandmother just like a modern woman who values and give equal importance to all the relationships of her life displaying a major #grandmothergranddaughtertime.
And the campaign was concluded with Sister Duo Trisha Chhabra and Karishma Mookhey donning a traditional look with stunning uncut diamond Jewellery by ANMOL along with Sarees and Lehengas representing the attributes of true sisters who play multiple roles like home maker, mother and the list goes on but still they are sailing sweetly in the ‘sistership’.
Everyday is special when we are in a beautiful relationship, be it with our parents, siblings, friends, partners or with ourselves. Relationship is a verb and we cannot make it a happy one unless we are happy with ourselves. It also requires both partners to actively work towards creating a strong bond based on understanding, trust and respect. Keeping things fresh is one such thing a couple can do in a happy relationship. Expressing love, sharing work, surprising each other with gifts create a longstanding, heartwarming relationship. Valentine’s Day gives an opportunity to express love and refresh the relationship. The J Mag has carefully chose a set of gifting ideas and the most romantic dining.that would help you make the D - Day into a beautiful V-Day.
One does not need an occasion to gift your lived one or to have a romantic dinner. It’s a date !
It’s a date !
The Valentine’s Day is nearing and the question always pops up “where should we dine?” A romantic dinner with your partner or a special dinner with loved ones is always on your cards. If you would like to go round to the make the day special, one non-stewed way is to go for fine dining. There is the perfect dinner spot, whether you are celebrating with your partner, or best friend, or family. We have shortlisted some of the best places that would make your V-Day dinner special. Bon Appetite!
INDIAN ACCENT
LE CIRQUE, THE LEELA PALACE
SEVILLA - THE CLARIDGES NEW DELHI
AKIRA BACK - JW MARRIOTT
KoreanAmerican
JW Marriott, Aerocity
INDIAN ACCENT
Modern Indian
The Lodhi, Lodhi Road
LE CIRQUE, LEELA PALACE
Italian, French, Seafood
The Leela Palace, Chanakyapuri
SEVILLA - THE CLARIDGES
Italian, Spanish, American
The Claridges, Near Lodhi Road
AKIRA BACK - JW MARRIOTT
AMBROSIA
AZURE
BLUE GINGER
AMBROSIA
Continental, Italian, Mexican & Asian
Chocolate Bomb, Agaram
AZURE
Mediterranean, Lebanese, and Italian
Vivanta by Taj, Yeshwantpur
BLUE GINGER
Vietnamese
Taj West End, Race Course Road
BLUE TERRAIN
Spanish, Italian, and Mediterranean
Novotel Bengaluru Techpark, Bellandur
EBONY
BLUE TERRAIN
EBONY
North & South Indian, Thai, and Asian
Barton Center, 84 M.G.Road BANGALORE
AER
1 ABOVE
THE ROOF TOP
BAYVIEW CAFE MUMBAI
1 ABOVE
Mexican, Italian, Japanese, Asian
Lower Parel
AER
Four Seasons Hotel, Worli
BAYVIEW CAFE
Hotel Harbour View, Colaba
CELINI- GRAND HYATT
Italian
Santacruz East
THE ROOF TOP
Spanish, Italian, and Mediterranean
Hotel Yogi Executive, Vashi
CELINI- GRAND HYATT
Q BAR
CHINA XO
CHENNAI
CHINA XO
Chinese
The Leela Palace, MRC Nagar
KEFI, THOUSAND LIGHTS
Lebanese, Spanish & Moroccan
Taj Club House Hotel, Anna Salai
UP NORTH - THE RAIN TREE
North India
The Raintree, Teynampet
KEFI, THOUSAND LIGHTS
UP NORTH - THE RAIN TREE
SUNSET GRILL
Continental, and Middle Eastern
Velachery Main Road, Velachery
Q BAR
Continental & Finger Food
The Hilton, Guindy
SUNSET GRILL
Fragrance The First Impre ion and the Lasting Reco ection
Presenting the Pairfumes this V-Day
Perfume gift sets are the unsung hero of Valentine Day gifting. Sometimes, fragrance can be a dodgy gift idea, because it is so extremely personal, but if you can capture the right scent of your loved ones, then that reveals how well you know the person better than anyone else out there. Just for you, we bring the best perfume gift you cannot go wrong with.
For her
Rs 6,345/-
Jimmy Choo Sign ure
An exotic fragrance for the strong and modern Jimmy Choo woman. A sensual fruity chypre with top notes of pear and sweet Italian orange, heart notes of tiger orchid and bottom notes of toffee and Indonesian patchouli. Exotic prints are part of the Jimmy Choo DNA and the python print wrapped around the packaging is an iconic signature.
Rs 13,764/-
Michel Germain Sexual
Every spritz is a world where mad, Parisian love dances entangled with passion. French blackcurrant veiled with sparkling champagne clementine mixes with passionflower and jasmine. Sophisticated amber wows mixed with Parisian natural oils. The only way to get rid of Sexual Paris’s temptation is to yield to it.
Rs 14,385/-
Jo Malone Velv Rose & Oud Cologne Intense
Calvin Klein Euphoria Diptyque Eau Cap ale
Darkest Damask rose. Rich and textural, wrapped with smoky oud wood. Spiked with clove, decadent with praline. Magnetic.
Mysterious. Provocative. Exciting. The fantasy and surprise of the black orchid creates a captivating oriental fragrance that contrasts exotic fruits, seductive florals, and a rich, creamy signature.
A bouquet of roses verging on excess follows fresh bergamot spiced with pink peppercorns. Freedom claimed: this time not moss, but patchouli. An Eiffel Tower, roses, flowing calligraphy, a peacock with its tail fanned, volutes, lines intertwined... To illustrate Eau Capitale, diptyque and Pierre Marie drew their inspiration from Parisian architecture and iconic Art Nouveau buildings.
Rs 11,995/-
Rs 4,650/-
For him
Dunhi Mens Icon El e Eau De Parfum
The latest fragrance in our Icon collection, Racing is inspired by the speed, colour and history of British motoring. The bottle is classic dark green, finished in our signature Engine Turn Design. Icon Racing is a truly masculine scent.
Rs 7,020/-
Rs 6,255/-
Cartier Mens L’envol De Cartier
Introducing L’Envol de Cartier, a unique olfactory experience invigorated by citrus notes, elevated by Gaiac wood, and illuminated by ambrosia. An energetic men’s fragrance that lets his spirit soar. THE Design reveals a precious vial contained within a detachable glass dome. sophisticated and modern, this elixir is a dash of energy for the soul.
Mercedes-Benz Man Rs 4,425/-
Mercedes-Benz Man: the iconic perfume of an emblematic name is here. A perfume designed as the symbol of a lifestyle and a certain idea of success. Powerful personality, timeless elegance and a bold, understated attitude: his strong, self-assured character marks his presence. A must-have!
The True Gift of Love
The True Gift of Love you can give someone is being yourself - real, genuine and true to the relationship that you share with him or her. There is no better gift than recommitting yourself to the relationship keeping aside all those moments that made you uncomfortable, angry or a feeling of wanting more.
Materialistic gifts are great to share, but they can never match the moments you can create with your partner being real, genuine and expressing that unconditional love that you both share. If the emotion is not real, there is no better day than V Day to express and move on to find your true love somewhere else.
Here are some of the ideas to rekindle your love on this special day.
Revisit the beginnings
Shut the outside world for a day
Visit that place where you both met for the first time, or the place where you expressed your feelings for the first tine. College, Colony, Office, Restaurant, the place it all started, Reignite the energy and infuse passion into the relationship.
Switch off that WiFi, mobile phones, throw the work out of the window for a day. No phone calls, no social media, no outside world between you both for a day. Spend the time revisiting the moments, exchange dream and pamper each other. Create moments that will stay with you forever.
